close quarters
Example Sentences
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England looked to the open spaces, rather than close quarters, to add to their 14-3 lead.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
By being in close quarters together, a greater sense of collaboration has enveloped The Ringer’s team.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2026
Epidemiologists had previously found hints that the Andes virus may be transmitted from one person to another under certain circumstances, such as close, sustained contact in close quarters, like a small cruise ship.
From Salon ● May 9, 2026
“Anytime you have a gathering of kids in close quarters, you risk sharing germs,” says Elizabeth Murray, a pediatrician in Rochester, New York.
From Slate ● Jan. 9, 2026
“If that thing lets loose in close quarters like this, with my fire and all, we're gonna explode.”
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
